Henry J. Heinz created a condiment synonymous with American cuisine and a company that pioneered benevolent social benefits for employees in the US. Son of a German immigrant, Heinz relaunched his fledgling business with the creation of Heinz ketchup in 1875 after his horseradish venture failed following the Panic of 1875.

Heinz coined the “57 varieties” slogan that appears on every bottle of Heinz ketchup, a claim which is attributed to merely a clever marketing ploy. The actual recipe for Heinz ketchup is closely guarded. Heinz was born, lived, ran his business, raised his family, and died in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Henry J Heinz, age of 25, in 1870 Census before Heinz ketchup launched.

Historical Events Surrounding 1870 US Census

November 1, 1870: National Weather Service issues its first weather forecast predicting a windy day in Chicago.